ComEd Customer Requirements for An Underground Service

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1 1 st Edition /\n 1:xclon Company ComEd Customer Requirements for An Underground Service

2 Thank you for your recent interest in new or revised underground electrical service. If you proceed with this project, ComEd would like to remind you of several key items you need to keep in mind before you begin. Please read the list below and make sure you satisfy all items applicable to your request so we can complete the work in a timely manner. D Contact Information and office representative phone number NEW-ELEC ( ) Signed Contract and Payment Promptly return accurate and complete documents to your ComEd representative. D City Inspection Most municipalities require inspection of electrical installations or revisions. Check with your municipality if this is required, and fax the inspector s certification to Access You are required to provide access to your property and may be required to provide ComEd with an easement and space on your property for ComEd equipment. D Trenching Is an open cutting of ground and installation of cable and backfilling. Boring Is drilling or tunneling underneath the ground and installation of cable. D Environmental Issues/Concerns Bring any environmental concerns/issues immediately to our attention. ComEd is committed to complying with all environmental laws and regulations. This pamphlet is for information only and is not all-inclusive. Your Field Representative will provide you with a contract prior to commencement of work. 1

3 Important information for trenching or boring:./ All trenches and splice pits will be left at rough backfill. The customer is responsible for permanent restoration. Weather will affect the scope of the job. Rain will cause trenches to settle. Frost will leave more pronounced trencher ruts. 2

4 Customers have options do it yourself or have ComEd do some or the entire job. Save money by doing it yourself you dig & install pipe. ComEd installs cable and does connections. Boring is cleaner but costs more. 3

5 Important reminders: Customers must have a 10 wide clear path along the service cable route to the meter raceway. Customers must remove obstacles and clear the way for the trenching equipment. WARNING Customers should coordinate with their Field Representative about trenching dates and cable installation to avoid delays. WARNING All cave-ins will have to be repaired before job can be completed. Trenching depth must be a minimum of 24 inches. 4

6 There are several factors to consider when planning your new underground service location and cable route. The rule is to think ahead. The service cable route should not conflict with future improvements to your property such as pools, decks, garages, driveways, or other utilities.,i If an exact route is required, customers will need to flag the route for the crew to follow. White flags or paint designate trench route. 5

7 Once JULIE s have been called, please do not disturb JULIE marks or flags. This will cause delays. WARNING Open trenching may cause damage to trees and shrubs. Customers will be provided a letter requiring their signature that states ComEd will not be responsible for damage to trees if open trenching. Boring is your best option if loss of trees or shrubs is a concern. Many communities do not allow trenching due to tree ordinances. Check local ordinances before trenching. Please contact your Field Representative for any further questions or concerns you may have regarding trenching or boring. 6

8 For your electric needs such as new services, relocations, or temporary services: NEW-ELEC ( ) For your other ComEd needs such as electrical emergencies, billing inquiries, disconnection of service, etc.: EDISON-1 ( ) More detailed information is available from the document General Terms and Conditions located on the Exelon web site edbiz/energy_rates/our_rates_and_prices.htm Critical utility services are buried near your home. Before you dig, call for free underground utility locating service at least 48 hours before you begin. Outside Chicago, call JULIE, December 2007